Competitive ELISA Test - Animated Video

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21 Dec 202308:02

Summary

TLDRThis video delves into the competitive ELISA technique, a method for detecting and quantifying specific proteins in samples. It begins with plate coating using antibodies, followed by incubation and washing. A blocking solution prevents non-specific binding. The key competitive phase involves the sample's protein of interest competing with a conjugated protein for antibody binding. After incubation and washing, a substrate reaction indicates protein presence, with color intensity correlating to concentration. The video concludes with photometric detection and calibration curve analysis to determine protein levels.

Takeaways

  • 🧪 Eliza is a plate-based assay technique used to detect and measure soluble substances like antibodies, antigens, proteins, peptides, and hormones.
  • 🔍 The video focuses on competitive Eliza, which is used to detect and measure a specific protein of interest in a sample.
  • 🏺 Plate coating is the initial stage, where a specific antibody is applied to coat the wells of a 96-well plate or an 8-well strip.
  • 🔬 Polystryene is widely used as the solid phase material in Eliza, where antibodies are immobilized.
  • 🚿 After immobilizing antibodies, wells are washed with a specially formulated wash buffer to remove unbound substances.
  • 🛡 A blocking solution is used to block any unoccupied sites on the solid phase, preventing non-specific binding.
  • 🧬 The sample mixture contains a conjugated protein that competes with the target protein in the sample for binding to the immobilized antibodies.
  • 🧬 During incubation, a competition occurs between the target protein and the conjugated protein for binding to the antibodies.
  • 🔑 If the target protein is absent, only the conjugated protein will bind to the antibodies, which can then be detected and quantified.
  • 🔍 A substrate is used to initiate a reaction that results in a detectable signal, allowing for the detection and quantification of the target protein.
  • 📊 The target protein concentration in the samples is determined using a calibration curve based on the measured absorbance.

Q & A

  • What is the primary purpose of ELISA?

    -ELISA is designed to detect and measure soluble substances such as antibodies, antigens, proteins, peptides, and hormones.

  • What types of ELISA assays are mentioned in the script?

    -The script focuses on competitive ELISA, which is used to detect and measure a specific protein of interest in a sample.

  • What is the first step in the competitive ELISA process described in the script?

    -The first step is plate coating, where samples are positioned in designated areas and a specific antibody is applied to coat the well strip.

  • What type of plates are commonly used for ELISA?

    -96-well plates or 8-well strips are commonly used for ELISA.

  • Why is polystyrene widely preferred as the solid phase material in ELISA?

    -Polystyrene is widely preferred because it allows for the immobilization of antibodies onto its surface.

  • What is the purpose of the blocking solution in ELISA?

    -The blocking solution is used to block any unoccupied sites on the solid phase to prevent non-specific binding in subsequent steps.

  • What role does the conjugated protein play in competitive ELISA?

    -The conjugated protein, which shares the same affinity for the immobilized antibodies as the target protein, is used to facilitate detection and quantification.

  • How does the competition between the protein of interest and the conjugated protein occur during incubation?

    -During incubation, the protein of interest competes with the conjugated protein for binding opportunities with the immobilized antibodies.

  • What is the purpose of the washing step after incubation with the samples?

    -The washing step is performed to remove any unbound substances, leaving behind only the specific antibody-protein complexes.

  • How is the detection and quantification of the target protein achieved in ELISA?

    -Detection and quantification are achieved by using a substrate that initiates a reaction, resulting in a detectable signal, which is then measured using a spectrometer.

  • What is the role of the chromogenic substrate TMB in the ELISA process?

    -TMB is a chromogenic substrate that, in the presence of the HRP enzyme and hydrogen peroxide, produces a color change that can be measured to determine the concentration of the target protein.

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